prosecutionproof
Syllables
pro-se-cu-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌproʊsɪˈkjuːʃən pruːf/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
pro- + proof + -ion
The word 'prosecution-proof' is divided into five syllables: pro-se-cu-tion-proof. It's a compound adjective with Latin and Old English roots. Stress falls on the third syllable of 'prosecution' and the first syllable of 'proof'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, while maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not legally vulnerable to prosecution; protected from legal charges.
“The contract was carefully drafted to be prosecution-proof.”
“He believed his alibi made him prosecution-proof.”
Stress pattern
Secondary stress on 'pro', unstressed on 'se', primary stress on 'cu', unstressed on 'tion', secondary stress on 'proof'.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel sound /oʊ/.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel /ə/.. cu — Closed syllable, diphthong /juː/.. tion — Open syllable, consonant cluster /ʃn/.. proof — Closed syllable, long vowel /uː/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel when preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthongs
Diphthongs usually remain within the same syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires maintaining the stress patterns of the individual components.
- The '-tion' ending can be challenging, but consonant clusters are kept together.
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